Chuong Pham vs Duc Hoa Nguyen
Chuong Pham (37, IM, VIE) and Duc Hoa Nguyen (37, GM, VIE) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Nguyen leads with 4 wins to 2, with 5 draws — a 45% draw rate. Their last meeting at Vietnam Chess Championships 2026 - Standard Open saw Pham prevail. With current classical ratings of 2245 and 2381, the Elo model gives Nguyen a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2245 vs 2381 (Δ -136)
With Chuong Pham as white
25% Chuong22% draw53% Duc
With Duc Hoa Nguyen as white
18% Chuong18% draw64% Duc
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Chuong Pham | Duc Hoa Nguyen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2245 | 2381-5 |
| Peak rating | 2398 · Sep 2011 | 2518 · Jan 2015 |
| Peak age | 22 | 26 |
| World rank now | #6,031 | #2,021 |
| World rank peak | #2,192 | #620 |
| Federation rank now | #31 | #11 |
| Games (career, STD) | 415 | 1,246 |
| Months active | 211 | 204 |
| % white wins | 50% | 57% |
| % black wins | 45% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2285 | 2352 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 80 | 274 |
Best Win
Chuong Pham
Duc Hoa Nguyen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Chuong Pham
Duc Hoa Nguyen